Enter to learn. Leave to serve.
100 YEARS OF TRADITION
Cathedral High School was founded by the Los Angeles Archdiocese in 1925 on the site of the old Calvary Cemetery just northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The Christian Brothers have administered the school since its founding and journeyed from nearby Sacred Heart Parish in Lincoln Heights where they began teaching seventh and eighth grade boys in 1923. Cathedral was the first high school for boys established by the Archdiocese. In 1996, a historic agreement was reached with the Archdiocese allowing the school to operate as a private Lasallian school governed by a Board of Trustees on land owned by the Archdiocese.
The Brothers of the Christian Schools are a Roman Catholic teaching order founded in France in 1680 by St. John Baptist de La Salle for the purpose of educating youth. It is one of the most dynamic and successful teaching congregations in the Catholic Church. Today, the Brothers are present on every continent and in 80 countries around the world, operating many different kinds of schools and involved in many varied aspects of education. There are over 4,000 Brothers in the world and approximately 600 Brothers comprising the United States region which is made up of three provinces.
The Brothers came to California in 1863 from New York and established the San Francisco Province. The province is composed of seventeen high schools, one college and other educational related apostolic works. At this time, approximately 15,000 students are taught by the Brothers in this province with a total of approximately 68,000 in the United States region.
The Christian Brothers continue the Lasallian tradition. Their high level of training and professionalism enable them to provide the finest in religious and academic instruction.
The mission of Cathedral High School is to provide a human, religious, and academic education to young men, especially those from economically poor families in the Los Angeles area, within a Christian, Catholic community directed by the Spirit of Jesus Christ and the educational vision of Saint John Baptist de la Salle.
FAITH,
SERVICE & COMMUNITY
Prayer begins the students’ day at Cathedral High School and motivates them to allow the Spirit of Christ to be with them during the academic day. As a community, students share in the Lasallian tradition of the Holy Sacrifice. Mass, Prayer, Retreats, and Community Service help students understand their Catholic heritage that call them to be witnesses of the message of Jesus Christ and His Church.
Leadership requires students to be servants to their “Phantom Brothers,” teachers, staff, and the community. In Campus Ministry, leaders cultivate their God-given talents by working in positions such as
• Retreat Peer Ministry
• Liturgy
• Music
• Altar Servers
• Ministers of Holy Communion
SERVICE PROJECTS / VOLUNTEER
• El Otro Lado
• The Variety Boys and Girls Club
• The Good Shepherd Center for Women and Children
• St. Vincent de Paul
• St. Peter’s Italian Catholic Church
• Skid Row
• Barlow Respiratory Hospital
LASALLIAN YOUTH CLUB
Lasallian Youth try to live out the ideals of St. John Baptist de La Salle: Faith, Service & Community. To do this, they explore their faith as young adult Christians through service and reflection. They serve the needs of their community by volunteering to work in: soup kitchens, parishes, tutoring and recreation programs, transitional housing, residences for the elderly, teen drop-in centers, and other programs that assist those who would otherwise be neglected.
ACADEMICS
Cathedral High School provides the intellectually rigorous course work students need as part of an integrated, well-rounded, college preparatory education offered in the Catholic and Lasallian tradition. Our academic program provides a balance between core courses required of all, and an elective program that recognizes the diversity of talents and interests found in our student body.
Cathedral High School’s college preparatory program of studies enables all students to meet the minimum requirements for both the University of California (UC) system and the California State University (CSU) system, as well as private colleges and universities.
“Cathedral High School is a place of limitless opportunities for anyone willing to reach for them. From the stage to the soccer field, there is a home for everyone on campus to develop a renowned sense of brotherhood within our many sports and extracurriculars. As a Lasallian school, Cathedral emphasizes providing all students with a Catholic education through its amazing faculty and staff, who push students to their full academic potential. I truly believe Cathedral High School is a place for anyone looking to make lifelong friends, receive a quality Catholic education, and discover themselves in a new, welcoming environment.”
– Ben Gutierrez Class of 2024 / University of California Davis 2028
100%
College Acceptance Rate
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science I: Python
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
Esports
Robotics I Robotics II
ENGLISH
English I, II | Honors
English III, IV
AP English Language
AP English Literature
Great Books
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish I, II, III
(Speaker/Non-Speaker)
Spanish Honors II, III (Speaker)
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
Some of the colleges 2024 graduates are headed to:
Students on Honor Roll 65%
70%
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I
Algebra II | Honors
Business Math
Geometry | Honors
Pre-Calculus | Honors | AP
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Conditioning
Interscholastic Sports
Training
RELIGION
Religion I, II, III, IV
Freshman Seminar: Diversity & Inclusion
SCIENCE COURSES
Biology | Honors | AP
Chemistry | Honors | AP
Physics | Honors | AP
&
Dedicated Teachers Have Taught 10 Years or More at Cathedral
SOCIAL STUDIES
Criminal Justice
World History | Honors
US History | AP
US Government | AP
Law Studies
Psychology
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Media Graphics I, II
Studio Art I, II, III
Television Broadcasting-KCHS TV (Video Production I, II, III)
Theatre Arts I, II, III
Men’s Chorus/Voice
Music Appreciation
NON-DEPARTMENTAL
Campus Ministry
Service Leadership
Publications/Yearbook
Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) is an initiative to give students access to computer science learning and provide access to college scholarships and internships at Amazon. We also connect students to amazing “cloud computing” resources from Amazon Web Services.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
AFE provides possible college scholarships for students from communities underrepresented in the technology field who have completed or are currently taking an AP Computer Science course and have been accepted to an accredited four-year university.
INTERNSHIPS AT AMAZON
The AFE internship provides a 12-week hands-on learning and building opportunity for college freshmen and sophomores. They work with new technologies, network with Amazon leaders, attend unforgettable events, and create lasting bonds.
Robotics is a one-year course for credit. The course will cover conceptual and algebra-based physics, mechanical components, computer-aided design of mechanical systems, engineering problem solving, JAVA computer programming, electronics theory and design, and control systems concepts and implementation. Our goal is to form capable leaders in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and other fields through participation in Robotics.
MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY
Through a rigorous schedule of Honors and AP coursework, Cathedral High School’s Math and Science Program aims to inspire and prepare students to enter into top tier colleges with focus on majors and careers in STEM-related fields. We achieve this by exposing and guiding our students through relevant field trips, speakers and summer programs at schools like UPENN, Stanford, UCLA, MIT, Johns Hopkins and Duke.
Made possible through the support of The John H. and Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation, the Onward Scholars Program (OSP) is a selective enrichment program for exceptional high school students who demonstrate academic excellence, impactful leadership, and motivation to dream BIG in their college search and beyond.
The Onward Scholars program is open to student applicants with a target cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in core subjects in 7th & 8th grade and impactful involvement in school or community activities.
The program is committed to:
The grants and scholarships for the Class of 2024’s Math and Science Academy totaled in excess of $4 million dollars.
PROGRAM BENEFITS INCLUDE
• Placement into Honors and AP Courses
• Four year personal academic mentoring program
• Exposure to Fields in STEAM (Field Trips, Summer Programs, and Internships)
• Small Class Size
• SAT Average Score 90th Percentile
FIELD TRIPS
• Catalina Island CIMI Fox Landing
• Cedar Sinai “Brainworks”
• Getty Museum Tour
• Astro Camp
Scholarship: A four-year scholarship for 75% of Onward Scholars’ high school tuition costs and an additional $2,000 stipend to explore college and career interests.
Mentorship: One-on-one mentoring support from an onsite Program Director and access to specialized life skills development programs.
College Access: Direct access to top colleges through workshops, out-of-state college tours, free SAT prep, and guidance with the financial aid process.
With the spirit of St. John Baptist De La Salle, Cathedral Athletics teach the student athlete the lessons of dedication, teamwork, winning with dignity, and excellence on and off the field. With alumni competing in both College and Professional sports, our athletes are prepared to compete against the best today and with the best in the future. Approximately four hundred and fifty Cathedral High School students participate in our nationally, state-ranked programs. We compete in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIFSS) in the Del Rey and Angelus League.
A Lasallian Athlete understands they are one of many components to a much larger purpose than just themselves and remembers there is constant room for growth for all.
Faith ~ Brotherhood ~ Dedication
RECENT ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
INDIVIDUAL
• Ambodai Ligons, Class of 2024: University of Washington - Track & Field
• Emmanuel Perez, Class of 2024: Northern Arizona UniversityCross Country; California CIF & State Cross Country Champion
• Matthew Murillo, Class of 2024: Stevens Institute of TechnologySoccer; United Soccer Coaches All-State Team
• Ashton Sanders-Parker Class of 2023: University of Oklahoma - Football
• Orlando Robinson, Class of 2018: Houston Rockets
• Manuel Garcia, Class of 2017: NCAA National Champion 2021
• Isaiah Jewett, Class of 2015: Team USA 2020 Tokyo Olympics 800m
TEAM
• Track & Field: Back-to-Back-to-Back CIF Champions 2022, 2023, & 2024
• Cross Country: 11 consecutive Del Rey League Championships
• Soccer: 15 consecutive Del Rey League Championships
• Swim: Del Rey League Champions 2024
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
The Arts Matter
Our Visual and Performing Arts Department offers a wide range of courses and programs that introduce and expose students to different areas of the arts. We introduce students to the craft of acting, visual arts, music, voice, film production, and digital media.
WE OFFER
• Fall Musical, Spring Play and Night of Song Concert
• Field trips to professional plays and musicals
• Band, Men’s Chorus
• Ceramics, Drawing, Studio Art
• Television Broadcasting (KCHS)
• Media Graphics, Media Design
FACILITIES
Theater
• 360 Seat Theater
• Dressing Rooms
• Set Construction Workshop
• Student Art Display Area
De La Salle Hall
• Innovation Lab for Robotics, Engineering
• Black Box Theater
• Music and Band Room
• Television Broadcast Studio
• TV Editing Room
• Art Studio
“If you condense a year’s worth of exposure to arts, professionalism, and teamwork into a couple of weeks, you will achieve what most people learn during their time in our theater program. It provides an excellent foundation for those pursuing a career in the performing arts and serves as a masterclass for those who want to experience practicing in a field outside their comfort zone.” – Abraham
Salas Class of 2024 / CSU Long Beach
Cathedral High School offers a dynamic, co-curricular program where students can find opportunities to express themselves and be engaged in campus life.
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY
(ASB)
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
CLUBS
Academic Decathlon
California Scholastic Federation (CSF)
Campus Ministry
Club Cervantino
Club Pagasa
Gaming Club
Jazz Band
KCHS LA Lasallian Youth
Math Club
Mock Trial
National English Honor Society (NEHS)
National Honor Society (NHS)
Outdoor Club
Phantom Photography
Praise Band
Robotics
Senior Senate
Service C
Spanish Honor Society Theatre
Vocation Ministry
EVENTS
Welcome Week
Homecoming Week
Founder’s Week
High School Dances
School Rallies
Prom Grad Nite
Walk-A-Thon
Star Scholar Night
Mother and Son Dance
Junior Pin/Ring Ceremony
Cultural Food Day
Cathedral Family Mass & Breakfast
Basketball Intramural
Father & Son Dodgeball Tournament
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Junior/Senior Casino Night
Associated Student Body consists of Lasallian Student Leaders who promise to embody respect, communicate effectively, to serve, and to lead by example, as they work together to invite all students and faculty to participate in improving our inclusive Lasallian community as a whole.
STUDENT SERVICES
Over 75 colleges/universities attend our College Fair Night
PERSONAL COUNSELING
• Individual counseling upon student or parent request or referral from a teacher, coach or administrator
• Parent conferences and referrals resources
• Crisis intervention counseling, drug and alcohol abuse prevention information, education, referrals
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
• Course selection, requirements, placement
• Parent Information Evening Programs
• Information regarding enrollment in Advanced Placement, Honors, Accelerated and College Courses and Summer Session
• Tutoring information, monitoring of academic progress, including regular and interim Progress Reports and the Staffing Program
• Standardized Testing: Information, Administration and Interpretation: PSAT, ACT, SAT I, SAT II
COLLEGE COUNSELING
• College information & financial aid parent-student evening programs
• Visits by representatives of universities and colleges
• Letters of recommendation and contact with university representatives as appropriate
90% of our Students Receive Financial Aid to Attend Cathedral High School
Each year Cathedral High School offers a comprehensive financial aid (financial need based) totaling over 4 million dollars in financial aid. Families may apply for financial need based grants each year.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
The academic achievements of Cathedral’s 98th graduating class are exemplified by the universities and colleges in which they have been accepted throughout the United States.
Alabama A&M University
Arizona State University
Benedictine University
Bethel College
Boston University
Bucknell University
California Baptist University
California Lutheran University
Carnegie Mellon University
Chapman University
Christian Brothers University
Columbia University
Cornell University
California State University
Bakersfield
Channel Islands
Chico
Dominguez Hills
East Bay
Fresno
Fullerton
Humboldt
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Monterey Bay
Northridge
Pomona
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Diego
San Francisco
San Jose
San Luis Obispo
San Marcos
Dakota State University
Davidson College
DePaul University
Dominican University of California
Duke University
East Los Angeles College
Elmhurst University
Elmira College
Fordham University
Glendale Community College
Grambling State University
Grand Canyon University
Hampton University
Harvey Mudd College
Hawai’i Pacific University
Hofstra University
Holy Names University
Hope International University
Houston Christian University
Jackson State University
Johns Hopkins University
Knox College
La Sierra University
Loma Linda University
Long Island University
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Trade Technical
College
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Lyon College
Marquette University
Menlo College
Merrimack College
Montana State University
Morehouse College
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Mt. San Antonio College
Northern Arizona University
Pace University
Pasadena City College
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Princeton University
Purdue University
Regis University
Rensselear Polytechnic Institute
Rio Hondo College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Santa Clara University
Santa Monica College
Saint Mary’s College of California
Southern Utah University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Suffolk University
Syracuse University
Texas Christian University
Tulane University
University of California
Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside San Diego
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
University of Arizona
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Iowa
University of La Verne
University of Massachusetts
Amherst
University of Michigan
University of Missouri
University of New Mexico
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of Utah
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vanguard University
Virginia Commonwealth
University
Weber State University
West Virginia University
Western Washington University
Westmont College
Whittier College
Willamette University
HOW TO APPLY
We encourage all families to complete the online application through the Admissions menu. All sections and items must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian; an $80 non-refundable fee must be included.
ENTRANCE EXAM DATES
Cathedral will be hosting 2 on-campus test dates. You can register for the HSPT, when you fill out the admissions application. The cost is included in your application fee. Please contact the Admissions Office for additional information.
If you would like to be considered for Math & Science Academy and Onward Scholars Program it is recommended that you take the placement test at Cathedral.
Test Dates
Saturday, January 11 • 8am – 12pm
Saturday, January 18 • 8am – 12pm
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, November 3, 2024 • 1 – 3pm
Phantom For A Day
7th & 8th Graders Campus Visits • 9am – 1pm
• October 18
• December 6
• January 17
Register online under Admissions.
OSP Deadline: January 20, 2025
Transcript Deadline: January 20, 2025
Financial Aid Deadline: January 31, 2025
Applicant Interview: February 6, 2025
